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Which Cognitive Process Allows Us to Determine Which of the Many

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Which cognitive process allows us to determine which of the many sensations around us we are going to store in memory and which of those data we are going to discard?


Definitions:

Parallel Processing

The simultaneous distribution of information across different neural pathways.

Neural Pathway

A series of connected neurons along which electrical and chemical signals travel within the nervous system.

Information Distribution

The process of disseminating or spreading information among a group or over a network, ensuring accessibility and understanding by intended audiences.

Retina

A layer of cells at the back of the eye, sensitive to light, which triggers nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain, where a visual image is formed.

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